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The Ramifications of a Philadelphia Tax ‘Mistake’ in 1952 Continue to Be Felt Today
Philadelphia is still paying for a mistake made 72 years ago when the city implemented its first business tax under Mayor Joseph Clark despite strong opposition, writes Allan Domb for Philadelphia Magazine. In the first iteration in 1952, the levy required businesses to pay a tax of 30 cents on every $100 of their gross…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors
For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded high school seniors in the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley regions through the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program. During a recent celebration at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium, the Green Family…
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Longwood Gardens’ June 2024 Summer Concert Schedule
This June, Longwood Gardens transforms into an open-air stage under the stars, showcasing a spectacular array of live music from around the globe. Whether you’re a fan of the blues, world music, jazz, or classical symphonies, the upcoming summer performances offer something for every music lover. Imagine spending your evenings enveloped in the magic of…
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Steven’s Wings: Global Youth Adventures To Host TSA Precheck Enrollment Event
Steven’s Wings: Global Youth Adventures will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents. The enrollment process is quick, convenient, and even faster when the application is completed online beforehand. The in-person enrollment…
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Now a Juice Pod Healthy Alternative Is Coming to Havertown
The Juice Pod with its menu of fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies started at the Jersey Shore back in 2016 and has been expanding ever since. Now the two Delaware County sisters who started it all are opening a new Juice Pod in Havertown next month, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.…
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FarmerJawn Continues to Make Major Strides in Several Agricultural Initiatives
Christa Barfield, founder of FarmerJawn, is continuing to make major strides in several agricultural initiatives, including Westtown market, FarmerJawn CSA production, Kensington CornerJawn store, and a future agricultural research hub in West Chester, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. She also won a 2024 James Beard Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious food culture…
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West Passyunk’s Brewery ARS Eyes Moving to Larger Location in Historic South Philly Building
Brewery ARS, a West Passyunk brewery, is eyeing a historic South Philadelphia building as it looks to move to a larger location with a restaurant, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewery is currently in talks about a lease on space in the old Abbotts Alderney Dairies building, located in the Newbold…
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Forbes: Pennsylvania’s Cyber Charter Schools Are Stockpiling Wealth, New Report Shows
A new report by the Education Voters of PA shows that Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter schools are amassing a large stockpile of assets, writes Peter Greene for Forbes. The four educational institutions had net assets and fund balances totaling $566,858 in 2018. Four years later, that number had grown to $486 million. Cyber charter schools…
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East Falls Homeowner Managed to Add Tons of Storage to His Home While Also on a Budget
Kevin Boyle and partner Mac Francis run a vintage home goods store in Philadelphia called, A Four Foot Prune. The store is filled with a selection of delightful secondhand items, and their East Falls home is too, write Adrienne Breaux and Carina Romano for Apartment Therapy. When it came to renovating the home, Boyle said…
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The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024
The Brandywine Museum of Art is a cultural gem nestled in the lush countryside of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s picturesque Brandywine Valley. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a serene escape, this museum offers something for everyone. Discover the rich legacy of the Wyeth family in the renowned Wyeth Family Galleries,…
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Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston Made Her Mark in Male-Dominated Industry in 1800s
Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston, the former dean of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, led the way for female medical students in a male-dominated industry in the 1800s, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. While they were walking towards a lab at Pennsylvania Hospital, Preston and her female students received constant abuse…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing sports with friends in his neighborhood. As a teenager, he learned about teamwork and discipline by working at a hotel and as a Camp Counselor. Levenson recalled how he got…
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A New Indoor Sporting Facility Will Soon Open in The Battery in Fishtown
The Battery, the new residential and hotel complex in Fishtown that replaced a former power plant on the Delaware River, has a 45,000-square-foot space that housed the huge turbines that generated the electricity. The developers have decided that the space will be transformed into a state-of-the-art indoor sporting facility called Ballers, writes Jake Blumgart for…
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New Jersey-based Dispensary Hides $3,000 Worth of Marijuana in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood for Pride Weekend
While recreational cannabis may not be legal yet in Pennsylvania, a New Jersey-based dispensary has hid $3,000 worth of it — in the form of three $1,000 vouchers — in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood ahead of Pride Weekend. Camden Apothecary, which opened in 2021, is situated adjacent to the historic Bell Pharmacy and is managed by the…
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New High-end Residential Project Likely Replacing Two Center City Buildings
Two buildings on Chestnut Street owned by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the former site of Freeman’s auction will likely be the site of a new residential project, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan calls for a high-end condo-and-rental building with fewer than 100 units. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers recently…
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Black Birders Week to Close With Philly’s Black Excellence in Birding Gala on June 1
On Saturday, June 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will host its Black Excellence in Birding gala to celebrate the industry and culminate the nationwide celebration of Black Birders Week, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Stallworth, who didn’t initially understand why people were so passionate about bird watching, found…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Traditional in Millbrook
A beautiful traditional home on 0.28 lovely acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Millbrook. The home impresses immediately with its spacious living room that features a gas fireplace and gorgeous hardwoods. . . Other highlights include a chef’s kitchen with a large island with seating, granite…
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Sen. John Fetterman ‘Not Looking to Ruffle Anyone’s Feathers’
Despite breaking with the party line on several of the most controversial issues of the day, Sen. John Fetterman has no intention of changing his party affiliation, writes Siobhan Hughes for The Wall Street Journal. “I might have a different view on things like Israel, and some other ones,” said Fetterman. “I just consider myself…
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